Snowy white Christmas bedroom decor + my DIY neon snowflake light

December 21, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Fancy making your own neon snowflake light to decorate your home for Christmas? I’ve shared the full DIY project along with photos of my own minimalist snowy white festive bedroom…

How to DIY a custom-made Christmas snowflake light with neon EL wire

December 15, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

Here’s another DIY festive décor project for you – a glittery light-up neon snowflake. You can hang it on the wall to create a fabulously festive feature or use it as a lamp on your bedside table.

How to DIY a light-up neon Christmas tree using an old pallet & EL wire

December 12, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Who needs shop-bought Christmas lights when you can make your own, eh? This wall-mounted Christmas tree project uses electroluminescent wire to DIY a light-up neon Christmas tree using pallet wood…

How to keep that airy feeling in your home during Autumn

August 20, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

If you’ve been enjoying the bright and airy feeling you get in your home during the summer months, today’s interior inspiration blog post may give you some ideas for keeping your house looking fresh and light during the darker days of autumn, using clever lighting, window treatments and more..!

My Thrifty 50s Kitchen Renovation: The coolest lighting ever!

February 23, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

There have been some big changes in my kitchen this week and it’s made a huge difference to the feel of the room. Yes, I’ve installed some new lighting and I honestly think they are the coolest mid-century style lights you’ll ever find…

How to maximise daylight to beat the winter blues

January 19, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

We all know the importance of daylight, don’t we? It’s key to our mental wellbeing at this time of year and many people suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), caused by lack of daylight. It can be easy to wake up in the dark, work indoors all day and then return home at dusk. In […]

Feng Shui tips to create a romantic atmosphere in your home

November 12, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that has been practised for more than 3,000 years. It is intertwined with Taoism and it is said that words cannot describe the discipline. It is an energy and life force that can be felt when you make just a few minor changes in your home. I wrote […]

Get creative with lighting – 5 fun projects

May 29, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Never underestimate the power of great lighting. It can completely transform a room if you do it right. There are plenty of things that you can do with a few well-placed lamps and mirrors to create a lovely atmosphere, but that’s not very exciting. If you really want to impress visitors, why not get a […]

Saving money with LED lighting

April 15, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

After much research for my own home renovation project, I’ve discovered that LED lighting is becoming more and more popular these days. Not only are we illuminating our homes with this type of light bulb, they are also popping up commercially in schools, hospitals and offices. I think that their popularity comes from their ability […]

4 ways with windows to create a bright & airy home

March 31, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

One of the things that I’m trying to achieve in my home is a feeling of brightness and airiness. I’ve been painting dark walls in fresh white paint, and have positioned mirrors at suitable points around the house to reflect the light. But I’m sure that there’s more I can do to achieve a home […]

Spring interior design inspiration – Pastel blue hues

January 22, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s the first fresh sunny day of the year today and, even though there’s frost on the ground, my thoughts have already turned to spring interiors. I found myself on Pinterest looking for pastel colours and design inspiration, despite the fact that it’s still darkest winter and I need the coal fire on to keep […]

My little vintage caravan project ~ Skylight chandelier

June 18, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

I found another leak this week. This time it was down to a small crack in the skylight cover and when the rain came during the week it resulted in a couple of drips on the carpet. I wonder if the hairline crack has been letting water into my caravan all winter? I cant say […]

My bonfire night photos as promised!

November 11, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Just a quick post this afternoon to share my photos from bonfire night as promised in last week’s post! The plan on ‘actual’ bonfire night was to build a small fire in the back garden and chill out with jacket potatoes for dinner, followed by a lot of playing with sparklers. Well, the rain put […]